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Coconut Lime Chicken

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs fat trimmed off
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil avocado, canola, vegetable, etc.
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 13 ½ ounces full-fat coconut milk 1 can
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Instructions

  • In a large shallow bowl or plate, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
    ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
    2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the chicken.
    2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it is golden brown, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the coconut oil to the same pan and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
    2 tablespoons coconut oil, 2 garlic cloves
  • Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice and brown sugar and simmer until it has reduced.
    13 ½ ounces full-fat coconut milk, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • Nestle in the chicken pieces and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
  • Serve over steamed rice and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
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Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 4 ounces of chicken. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Lime Chicken
Serving Size
 
0.25 pound
Amount per Serving
Calories
332
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
108
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
254
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
407
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
31
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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